[Massplanners] Job Opportunity - Senior Planner, City of Worcester

[Smith, Michelle]

Hello Planners!

The City of Worcester is actively seeking qualified candidates to fill a Senior Planner position supporting the work of the Planning Division (part of the City's Executive Office of Economic Development). This is an excellent opportunity to join our growing team and work for New England's second largest city where we're finalizing our first citywide, long-range plan in over 35 years(!) and hope to soon begin a comprehensive zoning overhaul. A summary of the position description follows and the full posting is available here<http://www.worcesterma.gov/human-resources/employment-opportunities/job-details?thingDataId=-mr2IlHTUumoOyQT-2EAuw>. Kindly circulate to any interested candidates or follow the link to find out more about the position if you're interested in applying. Thank you!

Senior Planner - City of Worcester

The City of Worcester is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Senior Planner within its Division of Planning & Regulatory Services for the Executive Office of Economic Development. The Senior Planner is primarily responsible for providing professional and technical assistance to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA). The position responsibilities include managing project applications, coordinating board meetings, conducting development review, preparing meeting minutes, and issuing decisions. The Senior Planner also supports current and long-range planning activities involving subjects such as land use, zoning, urban design, and comprehensive planning. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, professional setting where they will meaningfully contribute to the development of the City of Worcester. Attendance at evening meetings is required, typically 2 or 3 meetings per month.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  *   Bachelor's Degree in city or regional planning, civil engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, geography, or other related discipline PLUS three (3) years of professional experience in planning, development review, or a directly related field; OR,
     *   A Master's Degree in city or regional planning, civil engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, geography or other related discipline PLUS one (1) year of professional experience in planning, development review, or a directly related field will be considered in lieu of the above mentioned requirements.
  *   Proficient with computers, including proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office Suite
  *   Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  *   Proficient with use of GIS mapping

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  *   Two (2) years of experience providing professional support to and/or serving on a Planning Board and/or Zoning Board of Appeals.
  *   One (1) year with experience review of development plans (site plans, parking plans, etc.).
  *   One (1) year experience applying planning principles and techniques in a work setting.
  *   One (1) year Customer Service experience (working with the public).
  *   One (1) year experience working in a municipal setting.

SALARY RANGE: $70,545 - $92,209 annually, full-time, exempt, with an excellent benefits package.


To apply, please visit:  www.worcesterma.gov/employment<http://www.worcesterma.gov/employment> or send resume and cover letter on or before FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 2023, to:  City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA  01608. Cover letter & resume required for consideration. Preference is given to Worcester residents. The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Direct inquiries to:  City Hall, Human Resources, Room 109, 508-799-1030, HR at worcesterma.gov<mailto:HR at worcesterma.gov>.

Best,
Michelle M. Smith
She/Her
Assistant Chief Development Officer - Planning & Regulatory Services
Executive Office of Economic Development | Planning & Regulatory Services Division
City of Worcester | 455 Main St., 4th Floor, Worcester, MA 01608
P: 508-799-1400 x31436
E: smithm at worcesterma.gov<mailto:smithm at worcesterma.gov> (preferred)
www.worcesterma.gov<http://www.worcesterma.gov/>

E-mail complete application submissions & revisions to: planning at worcesterma.gov<mailto:planning at worcesterma.gov>
Note: Revision deadline for board consideration is 1 week before a meeting;
revision deadline for receipt of staff comments is 10 days before a meeting.

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